Webster Reservoir Fishing Information
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Fair | 7 to 17 inches | Did have reports of fish being caught off the North Breakwater and around the fish attractors. Jigs, small slab spoons, or minnows fished in or near the submerged cedar trees should produce. Also, heard of some fish being caught up in the coves and around the outlet gates using jigs and minnows under a bobber. |
| Walleye | Fair | 14 to 26 inches | Did have fish reported being caught along the Dam, around the old swim beach (Little Sahara) and Old Marina Point using diving lures and night crawlers. Crankbait's have been the preferred equipment along the Dam and night crawlers on the old swim beach and Old Marina Point. |
| White Bass/Wiper | Good | 8 to 24 inches | Have had reports of fish being caught on the point by the big gates, culvert below the Bait Shop and off Old Marina Point using jigs and rattle traps. Trolling diving lures has also been productive. They are chasing shad and can be seen busting the surface while feeding on the shad. |
| Catfish | Fair | 12 to 30 inches | Did have reports of catfish being caught by the culvert below the bait shop, off the Unimproved launch area and around McCormick's bridge using shad and stink bait on the bottom. Would also try up to the west end of the lake using setlines. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 12 to 20 inches | Did have reports of bass being caught in the coves and also by the culvert below the Bait Shop using jig's, plastic bait's and spinner baits. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair | 8 to 18 inches | The trout season is over, and NO trout permit is needed to fish for trout in the stilling Basin. However, the creel limit still applies. |
| General Comments | |||
| WATER TEMPERATURE- 75° SURFACE ELEVATION- 1899.38 ---- 6.93' above conservation pool The water level is 6.56' higher than it was one year ago at this time. High-water boat ramps usable (Old Marina & Rock Point) at this level. Water is being released from the reservoir thru the irrigation channel at a rate of 147 cfs at this time. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter which includes informative fisheries information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is currently available. If you would like to subscribe to this spring and fall newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. | |||
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Black Bullhead | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Trout | 5 | |
| Walleye | 5 | 15 |
| White Bass | ||
| Wiper | 5 | |
| Crappie | 50 |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination